Eye Moisturizer / Pevonia cea Treatments

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I am an aesthetician working in a Day Spa in Denver Colorado. I am seeing in

my area a tremendous increase in the incidence of rosacea with most women

experiencing onset during the (peri)menopausal years with significant

increase in challenges post menopause. Most also have very dry skin and

dehydration is also always a concern here. Those that are seeing MD's for

their condition are usually prescribed an antibiotic, some kind of AHA and or

sent for microdermabrasion or a series of peels. Why they think aggressive

exfoliation treatments are going to improve a microcirulation issue is beyond

me. All I know is it does not work at all and ends up making things far

worse.

The products that I use personally and use on rosacea clients are the RS2

Line from Pevonia specifically formulated for rosacea. This line uses

phytoestrogens (primarily sitosterol) topically to provide support to the

compromised epithilial tissues that present as the diffused redness we all

wish we could get rid of. There is a spa treatment that really does provide

immediate results. Some clients have responded almost miraculously to it and

others more minimally. I suspect there are various underlying causes and the

differences in those probably account for the treatment being more effective

for some than others. There are retail products as well consisting of a very

creamy cleanser, humectant toner, serum and a care cream with micronized

titanium dioxide suncreen inside. I also add a propolis serum and an

aromatherapy oil for sensitive skin bid to myself.

I have all of the technical jargon on the line but it is copyrighted and I

know that they company would not appreciate me sharing the intimate details!

Sylvie Hennessy does travel worldwide lecturing and I did attend the rosacea

lecture when she was in Denver 2 years ago. Her lectures are very detailed

and explain how and why each and every ingredient is important and the effect

it has on the skin at a cellular level. I would encourage any aestheticians

(derm's too)out there to try these treatments as you can really help your

clients with them.

Someone had asked about eye moisturizer. Where I work we sell Pevonia,

Aveda, and MD Formulations. The issues to consider include how heavy you

want to go, how much and what type of exfoliant it includes, and how your

makeup works with it. Eye Cream/Gel/Fluid is also great on your lips and you

should put it on nightly after kissing all loved ones good night. In order

of light to heavy you would have gel, fluid, cream. Another issue that I

consider is what type of container does it come in. Unless you are extremely

diligent about safe practices please don't get something you have to dip your

finger in.

The ones that I recommend are the Pevonia Collastin Eye Fluid (best for

mature skin (wrinkles and lack of elasticity). That is what I use (I'm 32)

but I figure it couldn't hurt to get started. It comes in a pump and does

not sting my eyes like high Vit C. Aveda Tourmaline Eye Cream is good too (a

squeeze tube)and better if you eyes are puffy and/or dark circles.

I guess the bottom line is that you need to develop a relationship with

someone who understands your situation and can guide you with appropriate

specific advice. Regardless of how you do this trust your gut and what you

see and feel. If you are not getting the results you want with all three

then you should make a change.

Jana